AIESEC has opportunities abroad for both current students and recent graduates.
There are four types of traineeships, which can range from 2-24 months long:
Development (working in the non-profit sector), Education (teaching English or
other important skills),
Management (helping develop business), and Technical
(in engineering or IT-related field).
The countries with the most opportunities
available are China, India, Egypt, Turkey, Poland,
Morocco, Colombia, and Brazil.
There is a $45 system access fee and a $455 "match" fee
paid
when you are
matched to a specific traineeship.
If you are looking to go abroad for summer 2010, please check back in early January 2010
for details on information sessions and applications. If you are interested in going abroad in
the Fall or Winter terms, please contact Grayson Smith (Vice President of Outgoing Exchange) at
graysmit@umich.edu.
The Full Exchange Process
Preparation
Every exchange participant who is going abroad participates in an Exchange
Preparation Seminar. The training focuses on psychological processes, such as
culture shock and homesickness.
As soon as the participant is matched, the foreign LC will send him or her a
Reception Booklet.
This Booklet contains information on the city, the culture,
and the LC in general.
Integration
The Integration starts as soon the exchange participant arrives in the foreign
country. A group
of AIESECers pick the participant up from the airport. Often,
big banners with his or her name
and welcome packages are given to the
participant. After arrival, the LC supports the participant continuously. They
are provided with help finding housing, doing necessary job paperwork, and
answering all questions. Many LCs also initially go through a preparation
seminar with the participant to introduce them to the local culture.
In the foreign country, the trainee will go through many learning experiences
that are part of the integration process. Going on an exchange with AIESEC
means learning about a foreign culture, as well as developing culturally and
professionally while gaining work experience.
Re-Integration
Re-Integration is the phase after the participant returns home from abroad.
After being abroad for a long time, one's own culture might seem quite strange.
AIESEC tries to help students avoid and deal with reverse culture shock.
Popular Programs
Experience China: Education Internship Program in China
| Your Job Role - Design and deliver classes to teach English; students may be young children or adult professionals, depending on your preference - Communicate to Chinese students the differences between the western and Chinese culture |
Exciting Extras - Learn Chinese - Fully integrate into the youth network through different learning and culture activities - Communicate with a local student buddy before your departure - Share experiences with other interns from around the world |
| Learning Points - Immersion in Chinese culture - Communication with Chinese youth - First-hand teaching experience |
Eligibility of Students - Freshmen and Sophormores who desire international experience - Juniors and Seniors also eligible |
| Compensation You will receive an ample salary to cover living expenses, with previous interns saving enough to travel around the country. |
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Issue based Projects Overview
Environment Project - ACTION Now
China XP in NGOs Introduction
LC Projects - DT TNs
For more information, please contact Ben Li at liben@umich.edu.
